Position Summary

Rocky Mountain Communities’ (RMC) Real Estate Internship will provide a college student with direct, hands-on experience with affordable housing development involving project research, financial analysis, site due diligence, and meeting/coordination with Real Estate Department and other RMC departments (e.g. Property Management Department and Finance Department) to learn the full lifecycle of multi-family affordable housing development.

This internship allows a college student to directly impact real estate projects while building skills that are critical for a career as a Real Estate Developer or Analyst. The internship goal will be to help the individual gain the potential for full-time employment or advanced opportunities in commercial or residential real estate development industry upon college graduation

Key Responsibilities May Include:

• Conducting market research and site due diligence for potential development opportunities, including evaluating locations, zoning, and feasibility
• Assisting with financial modeling, cash-low analysis, and proforma evaluations to assess project viability. 
• Supporting project management by tracking development budgets, schedules, and vendor interactions
• Attending development meetings, documenting discussions, and preparing reports or presentation materials for internal or external stakeholders
• Assisting with permitting, regulatory filings, and understanding government fees related to construction projects
• Performing administrative tasks such as updating project databases, coordinating contracts, or tracking invioces. 
• Shadowing property managers or construction teams to observe leasing, turnovers, compliance, or construction take-ofs

Qualifications and Education:

• Current student enrolled in the MSU Denver Afordable Housing Institute and/ or pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field.
• Strong academic performance, with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Excellent analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Ofice, Excel modeling, and familiarity with industry software such as Yardi or Smartsheets is advantageous.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work in fast-paced environments while meeting deadlines.

Skills Development: Interns will acquire practical skills in:

• Financial analysis and underwriting of development opportunities
• Market research, site evaluation, and competitive analysis
• Project management worklows and coordination across multiple departments
• Interaction with contractors, architects, financiers, and government agencies
• Exposure to real-world real estate investment and portfolio management processes

Internship Expectations:

1. Commitment generally ranges from 10–20 hours per week, in ofice 2 days per week
2. Duration can span a summer session (minimum 8 weeks) or multiple semesters, providing a deeper understanding of real estate development
3. Internships may be paid and provide mentorship from industry experts
4. Ideal candidates demonstrate curiosity, professionalism, accountability, and a proactive approach to learning.
   Operates in a professional office environment at Rocky Mountain Communities 
   This role routinely uses standard ofice equipment, such as a computer, photocopiers and telephones.